A Cleaner Space Made Easy
Selling your house involves a lot of consideration -- should you repaint? Replace any appliances? But one thing is for certain: when you let potential buyers into your home, the space needs to be clean.
Or maybe selling isn't your goal, and you just want a tidier space to enjoy for yourself (a very relatable struggle). Either way, a cleaner home is always a positive goal.
A fresh space doesn't always mean a new coat of paint and a change of decor. Here's how you can freshen things up -- from quick and easy steps to deep cleaning.
EASY PEASY
Decluttering DIY
Sometimes it helps to start small. We've got a free and easy guide on how to make your space presentable (we focus on how to prep for home photography, but it's a great place to start for anyone who just wants a tidier space). Here are the most basic highlights:
Bedroom
Make the bed
Put away clothes
Kitchen
Clear the counters
Put away dishes
Take out the trash
Bathroom
Clear the counters
Clean the toilet
Take out the trash
Room by room
Declutter (toys, shoes, etc.)
Vaccuum
Exterior
Put away tools/toys (hoses, bikes, etc.)
Mow the lawn
A little light cleaning and organization goes a long way!
ELBOW GREASE
Spring Cleaning Step-by-Step
For a more in-depth clean, there's a handy guide from Real Simple on what to clean and how to clean it. We'll pick just a few highlights below:
Clean your fridge
Remove expired items
Wipe down the interior with hot water and an all-purpose cleaner
Clean the exterior (all-purpose cleaner for enamel, distilled white vinegar for stainless steel)
Clean your mattress
Vaccuum your mattress with the hose attachment
Use baking soda to lightly dust the mattress and let it sit for about an hour
Vaccuum again to pick up baking soda and debris
If possible, flip your mattress and clean the other side
Clean your coffee maker
Fill your coffee maker with equal parts water and white vinegar and run its cycle
Fill your coffee maker with just water and run it again
Run one more cycle with just water -- it should now be rinsed and clean
SERIOUS SCOURING
Hiring Help
For a serious sparkle, it may be worthwhile to hire the professionals. Cleaning Express has an article that lists the many kinds of cleaning experts you could hire. Here are a few examples of what you'll find:
Deep cleaning
Carpet cleaning
Upholstery cleaning
Window cleaning
... and many more!
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